Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH6 · County Durham
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SR1 · Sunderland
366
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Shadforth has less crime — 6 vs 366 incidents in February 2026.
Sunderland recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in February 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 6, a 61.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shadforth sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Vehicle crime (1), while Sunderland has more Anti-social behaviour (95) and Shoplifting (42). Shadforth is below the national average while Sunderland is above, making Shadforth the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 6 vs 366 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Shadforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Shadforth saw higher rates of Other crime and Vehicle crime while Sunderland had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Shadforth recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 366).